Federal Ministry Of Science And Technology- Invitation To Tender For The Implementation Of 2021 Capital Projects (7 Lots)

DEADLINE: 16TH JULY, 2021
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
FEDERAL SECRETARIAT, PHASE II ABUJA
INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF 2021 CAPITAL PROJECTS

1. INTRODUCTION
The Federal Government of Nigeria has allocated funds to the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology in the 2021 Appropriation Act for the execution of Policies, Programmes and Projects towards achieving the mandate of the Ministry.

Accordingly, the Ministry invites interested and reputable Contractors and Suppliers with relevant experience and good track records of performance to submit Technical and Financial documents necessary for the execution of the projects

2. SCOPE OF WORKS/GOODS
Details of the Scope of Works/Specifications are contained in the Bid Documents. The projects are grouped/categorised into A & B. Bidders are therefore requested to submit their respective Technical & Financial documents in respect of the categories chosen. The
projects are listed below:

2.1  CATEGORY A: GOODS

2.2 CATEGORY B: WORKS

3. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The Ministry, in compliance with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act, 2007 and the Public Procurement Regulations for Works, Goods and Services will carry out shortlisting of companies that respond to this advertisement based on the following requirements:
i. Evidence of Certificate of incorporation with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) including forms CAC2 and CAC7;
ii. Evidence of Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years (2018, 2019, 2020) valid till December 31st, 2021;
iii. Evidence of Pension Clearance Certificate valid till 31″ December, 2021 (applicable where number of staff is at least 15);
iv. Evidence of Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Compliance Certificate valid till 31* December, 2021 (applicable where number of staff is at least 5 or at least N50m turnover);
v. Evidence of current Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Clearance Certificate valid till 31 December, 2021;
vi. Evidence of Interim Registration on BPP National DataBase of Contractors, Consultants and Service Providers by submission of Interim Registration Report (IRR) valid till December 31 ,2021 or a valid certificate issued by BPP;
vii. A Sworn Affidavit:-disclosing whether or not any officer of relevant committees of the Federal Ministry of
Science and Technology or the Bureau of Public Procurement is a former or present Director, Shareholder or has any pecuniary interest in the bidder and to confirm that all information presented in its bid are true and correct in all particulars;
-that no Partner/ Director has been convicted in any Country for criminal offences related to fraudulent and corrupt practices or criminal misrepresentation or falsification of facts relating to any matter
viii. Unabridged Company Audited Annual Report & Accounts for the immediate past (3) years (2018, 2019, 2020);
ix. Reference Letter from a reputable Commercial Bank indicating willingness to provide credit facility for the execution of the project when needed;
x. For Supply of Letter of Authorisation as Representative of Original Equipment Manufacturer.
xi. ICT Jobs: Evidence of current registration/accreditation with Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria and National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA);
xii. Company profile with Curriculum Vitae of Key Staff to be deployed for the project, including copies of their Academic/Professional qualifications such as (COREN, ARCON, SURCON, QSRBN etc.)
xiii. Verifiable documentary evidence of at least three (3) similar jobs successfully executed in the last five (5) years, stating details of client, nature of work and including Letter of Award, Valuation Certificate, Job Completion Certificates and photographs of the projects to be attached;
xiv. Works: List of Plants/Equipment with proof of Ownership/Lease;
xv. For Joint Venture/Partnership, Memorandum of Understanding (Mou) should be provided (CAC, TCC, Pension Compliance Certificate, ITF Compliance Certificate, NSTTF Compliance Certificate, IRR & Sworn Affidavit) are compulsory for each JV partner.
xvi. All documents for submission must be transmitted with a Covering/Forwarding letter under the Firm/Company’s Letterhead Paper bearing amongst others, the Registration Number (RC) as issued to the company by Corporate Affairs Commission(CAC), Contact Address, Telephone number (Preferable GSM No) and a valid e-mail address. The Letterhead Paper must bear the names and the nationalities of the Directors of the Company at the bottom page, duly signed by the authorized officer of the firm.

4. COLLECTION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS
A complete set of Standard Bidding Documents shall be collected by interested Bidders from the Procurement Department of the Ministry (FMST) at Phase I1, Block ‘D’ Room 609, 6th Floor, Federal Secretariat Complex, Abuja between 9.00am-4:00pm (Mondays Fridays)
except Public Holidays; upon the presentation of evidence of payment of non-refundable tender fee of N10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Naira only) per Lot, paid into Federal Ministry of Science and Technology’s Treasury Single Account (TSA) Account Number at any commercial bank, after generating the necessary RRR on Remita Platform and obtain TREASURY Receipt for categories A&B.

5. SUBMISSION OF TENDER DOCUMENTS  
5.1 SUBMISSION OF TENDERS
Prospective bidders are to submit bid for each of the Lot desired, two (2) hard copies each of technical and financial bids with softcopy of financial bid only in MS Excel format, packaged separately in sealed envelopes and clearly marked as “Technical Bid or Financial Bid”.
Thereafter, put the two sealed envelope in a bigger envelope addressed to (The Permanent
Secretary, Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Phase I1, Block ‘D Federal Secretariat, Abuja) and clearly marked with (the name of project and Lot Number). Furthermore, the reverse side of each sealed envelope should bear the name and address of the bidder, and drop in the designated Tender Box in the office of the Director (Procurement) in Room 609, 6 Floor, Phase I1, Block ‘D’ Federal Secretariat, Abuja not later than 12:00 noon, Monday, 16 August, 2021

6. OPENING OF TECHNICAL BIDS:
Only the technical bids will be opened at the Federal Secretariat Phase I1 Block D Conference Room on 1 floor immediately after the deadline for submission of bids at 12:00 noon, Monday, 16th August, 2021.  

7. PLEASE NOTE THAT:
i. All CAC, PENCOM and TAX clearance Certificates and other eligibility documents submitted may be referred to the Security Agencies, Corporate Affairs Commission, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), National Pension Commission and other relevant bodies for verification and any Contractor/Consultant who contravenes Section 58 (4g), PPA 2007 will be liable to Section 58 (6a & b), PPA 2007;
ii. The Federal Ministry of Science and Technology reserves the right to reject any or all the submissions that do not meet up with the requirements as specified;
iii. Bidders should not bid for more than two (2) Lots;
iv. All submissions must be made only in English Language;
v. For Lot G1, the Chemistry Furniture should be Anti-Corrosive
vi. Only pre-qualified bidders at technical evaluation will be invited at a later date for Financial bids opening, while the financial bids of un-successful bidders would be returned unopened;
vii. This advertisement shall not be construed as a commitment on the part of the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology nor shal it entitle any bidder submitting documents to claim any indemnity from the ministry;
viii. All cost incurred in responding to this advertisement and prequalifying for the projects shall be borne solely by the Bidders; and ix. Presence of bidders/representatives and members of the public shall not be required during the bid opening ceremony in compliance with COVID-19 Guidelines.. The Bids Opening will be covered by video recording (link will be sent to bidders) with the presence of two (2) representatives of private sector professional bodies and Civil Society Organisation in the areas of Anti-Corruption/Transparency;
x. Bid documents can also be collected in soft copies and Bidders can submit through Post (Courier Services)
xi. The Ministry is not bound to pre-qualify any bidder and reserves the right to annul the Procurement process at any time without incurring any liabilities in accordance with Section 28 of the Public Procurement Act 2007

Signed
Permanent Secretary
Federal Ministry of Science and Technology
Abuja